PALIO
CHARDONNAY - I.G.T. - Terre di Chieti

Wine category: White
Location of vineyards:: Hills of the Province of Chieti
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Soil composition: Exclusive mixture soils with microclimatic conditions varying from the foothills of the Majella mountain, to the
sweet hills on the high side of Adriatic Coast. Calcareous-clayey soil in layers.
Altitude: 130-340 m. above sea level.
Exposure: West, North-West.
Cultivation system: Runner system and Abruzzo trellis.
Density of plants/ha: average density 3500
Yield (hectolitres per hectar): 70
Harvesting period: End of August, September.

Vinification: Soft pressing of hand picked grapes and long fermentation with a controlled temperature.
Refinement: In stainless steel tanks.
Colour: Bright straw-yellow.
Bouquet: Aromatic with ripe fruits, citrus fruits and banana.
Taste: Good structure, fresh, smooth and persuasive.
Alcohol content: 13,0% Vol.
Serving temperature: 8/10°C
Food pairing: It goes well with all maritime cooking: dried cod morsels with a pumpkin sauce. It goes perfectly with fresh cheese hors d'oeuvres and delicate meat based main courses.